Debate Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Debate lesson 8: Part 1 test: arguments · Set 582 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Point, proof, link — and no tricks): Find the topic of the question: argument parts, fact or opinion, evidence, sides, rebuttal, fallacy or linking word. Use that lesson’s tip — claim, evidence, reasoning; can it be checked?; relevant, specific, reliable; agree or disagree?; answer the point; name the broken step; show the link. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Recycling is too hard to manage.” Reply: “Two labelled bins and one monitor per class make it simple.” (a) a fair rebuttal (b) dodges the point (c) attacks the person
2. 2.🚩 Which fallacy attacks the speaker instead of the idea? (a) everyone does it (b) slippery slope (c) attacking the person (d) false either/or
3. 3.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is a fact — it can be checked. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A year has 12 months. (b) Bees make honey. (c) Science is exciting. (d) A triangle has 3 sides.
5. 5.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “This tells us that beginners learn swimming quickly with a little practice.” (a) a claim (b) evidence (c) reasoning
6. 6.🛡️ They said “A garden costs too much.” Which reply answers this point? (a) gardens are pretty (b) you can’t grow plants (c) I love flowers (d) seeds cost under ₹500
7. 7.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Samosas are tastiest.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
8. 8.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Rainy days are fun.” (a) a fact (b) an opinion
9. 9.🔎 Strong or weak evidence: “My cousin said so.”? (a) weak evidence (b) strong evidence
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) The Moon orbits Earth. (b) Plants need water. (c) Ice is frozen water. (d) Chess is boring.
11. 11.🚩 Which fallacy claims one small step will surely lead to a disaster? (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) everyone does it (d) attacking the person
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “My neighbour heard it from someone.” — this is weak because it is not specific (no who, what or how many). (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? In a debate on sports periods: “Mangoes grow in summer.” (a) not specific (b) not reliable (c) not relevant
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.🚩 Which fallacy is this? “If you eat one samosa, you will end up eating junk food every day.” (a) slippery slope (b) false either/or (c) attacking the person (d) everyone does it
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
18. 18.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Last year, Class 7 planted 40 saplings and 35 are still growing.” (a) reasoning (b) a claim (c) evidence
19. 19.🔎 Why is this weak evidence? “I saw it on a random poster once.” (a) not relevant (b) not specific (c) not reliable
20. 20.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is attacking the person. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “Our class should start a recycling corner.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Cartoons are too silly. (b) Chess is boring. (c) Pink is a lovely colour. (d) Bees make honey.
25. 25.True or false: “School canteens should serve more fruit.” is evidence — a fact that backs the point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: They said “A garden costs too much.” Reply: “Seeds and pots cost under ₹500, and parents have offered tools.” — this is a fair rebuttal, as it answers the point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Kolkata is in India.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
28. 28.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a fact — it can be checked? (a) Rainy days are fun. (b) Mangoes taste best. (c) The Moon orbits Earth. (d) Pink is a lovely colour.
30. 30.🧩 Claim, evidence or reasoning? “That means daily exercise really does make students fitter.” (a) reasoning (b) evidence (c) a claim
31. 31.True or false: “Lots of people think so.” is strong evidence. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Most kids watch that show, so it must be good for us.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🧩 What is the claim in an argument? (a) the judges’ marks (b) a joke (c) the point you argue (d) a number you found
34. 34.🧩 Which is the best evidence for “Our school needs more dustbins”? (a) “I feel it” (b) “dustbins are green” (c) a count of litter (d) “my friend agrees”
35. 35.🛡️ What kind of reply is this? They said “Cooking is risky for students.” Reply: “You are scared of everything.” (a) attacks the person (b) dodges the point (c) a fair rebuttal
36. 36.🧐 What makes an opinion stronger in a debate? (a) saying it twice (b) facts that support it (c) a rude word (d) shouting it
37. 37.True or false: “Bees make honey.” is an opinion — it is what someone thinks. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧐 Fact or opinion? “Cartoons are too silly.” (a) an opinion (b) a fact
39. 39.True or false: “Tara can’t be right about homework — she supports the other cricket team.” is the everyone-does-it fallacy. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🚩 How should you answer a fallacy in a debate? (a) ignore the judges (b) shout at them (c) point it out calmly (d) copy it back

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